Buffalo traded picks No. 75 and No. 110 to Dallas for No. 51…
Buffalo traded picks No. 75 and No. 110 to Dallas for No. 51 and selected guard Andy Levitre. Levitre started every game in four Bills seasons, giving Buffalo 64 consecutive starts before leaving in free agency, and eventually started all 143 games of his NFL career. Dallas selected Robert Brewster and Victor Butler; Butler became a useful rotational linebacker, but the Cowboys' combined return did not approach Levitre's reliability.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2009 2nd round pick (51st overall, Andy Levitre )
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2009 3rd round pick (75th overall, Robert Brewster)
- pick 2009 4th round pick (110th overall, Victor Butler)
Trade Analysis
Why Buffalo Moved Up
The Bills sent Dallas picks No. 75 and No. 110 for the 51st choice in the 2009 draft and selected Oregon State guard Andy Levitre. Buffalo was looking for an immediate offensive-line building block, and the move placed the club early enough in the second round to secure a player it believed could start quickly.
What Levitre Gave Buffalo
Levitre started all 16 games as a rookie and never missed a start during his four Bills seasons. From 2009 through 2012, he gave Buffalo 64 consecutive regular-season starts at guard. His durability continued after leaving in free agency: Levitre eventually finished his NFL career with 143 games and 143 starts. Buffalo did not retain him for his entire career, but four full seasons of uninterrupted starting line play are an excellent return.
What Dallas Received
The Cowboys selected offensive lineman Robert Brewster at No. 75 and linebacker Victor Butler at No. 110. Brewster did not establish himself as a regular Dallas contributor. Butler was the better part of the return, spending four seasons with the Cowboys as a rotational pass rusher and special-teams player. That gives Dallas meaningful value, but not the same level of dependable starting production.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Offensive-line continuity is difficult to find, and Buffalo solved one position for four complete seasons with a single move-up. Dallas gained two chances and found one useful role player, but the extra quantity did not overcome Levitre's durability.
Final Verdict
Buffalo Bills Win. The Bills earn an A- for 64 straight starts from Levitre. Dallas receives a C because Butler contributed and prevented the trade from becoming a washout, but the Cowboys did not receive a player comparable to Buffalo's long-term starter.